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Sunday, May 10, 2026

martin luther king junior

The “power to the people” playlist

  [box_dark]It’s been almost 45 years since Martin Luther King Jr. last shared his message of equality and peace with the world. No one person has been able to fill his mighty shoes, but countless musicians have tried to further his message. In honor of King’s birthday, here are some inspirational, progressive and well-meaning tunes.

USFSP plans MLK parade march

On Jan. 16, the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in the Southeastern United States will march 2.5 miles through St. Petersburg, starting at Tropicana Field and ending at Vinoy Park. The parade typically attracts around 100,000 spectators with over 125 marching bands and floats. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and is scheduled